News & Commentary

The Trump administration's latest attack on our rights threatens our ability to defend ourselves from injustice. We won't stand for it.

This week at the ACLU: We filed a petition of habeas corpus on behalf of a Maine resident detained by ICE, we provided testimony on two immigration bills, and several anti-trans bills received intial votes in Augusta.

How fear, partisanship and discrimination are impacting one couple’s fight for immigration justice.

This week at the ACLU of Maine: Our Sixth Amendment case moved forward, the Supreme Court heard arguments about birthright citizenship, we're engaging Wells residents on immigration issues, and more.

We’re on the Hill this week telling Congress to fund real solutions

Can Trump change the law with an executive order? Erase DEI at the federal level? Target dissent? ACLU experts answer.

This week at the ACLU of Maine: A public hearing at the State House about trans student athlete bans, preparing for an upcoming hearing on data privacy bills, and reflecting on the first 100 days of the Trump presidency.

Maine has made national headlines for refusing to comply with Trump’s demand to ban trans girls from playing school sports. In Augusta, lawmakers are considering bills that would make these bans a reality. 

This week at the ACLU of Maine: May Day march, uncovering immigration enforcement in Wells, protecting voting rights, and more.